HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announces its second appointment in the recently launched Economics Consulting Practice in EMEA. This follows swiftly on from the appointment of Chris Williams as the Partner leading this new service line discipline.

“As we develop our new practice focused on the economic expert witness dispute market, we are rapidly building our team and capabilities. Rudi is a fantastic hire and I look forward to working with him to support our clients. He brings significant experience across the competition economics field, and with a particular focus on financial services”

Chris Williams – Partner, Economics

Rudi is an experienced consultant, with more than 10 years of experience working on commercial disputes, class actions and competition claims. He brings significant expertise with a focus on competition economics and financial services. He has advised clients and led on the economic analysis in a number of significant matters, including on disputes, regulatory and advisory matters. Rudi also brings experience in the practical application of economics to regulatory and legal proceedings, shaping the economic analysis around solid economic principles and frameworks. Prior to consulting, he held roles with the UK’s competition and consumer regulators, where he led on the economic analysis in high-profile matters, such as the Financial Conduct Authority’s first intervention under the Competition Act.

Rudi holds an MSc in Economics.

Rudi said: “I am very excited to join HKA as it looks to develop an economic consulting practice. We have exciting plans for growth, and I look forward to supporting our clients. Together with Chris Williams and HKA colleagues, we will look to embed high-quality economic analysis across both disputes and advisory services.”

ABOUT HKA

Headquartered in the UK, HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.

HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high achievement to bear on today’s challenges. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisers, we help clients manage disputes, risk and uncertainty on complex contracts and challenging projects. Our advice is impartial, incisive and authoritative.

We work with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, legal firms, and other professional service providers, as well as owners and operators, financial institutions and insurers. HKA’s global portfolio includes some of the world’s largest and most prestigious commissions across a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defence, buildings, energy and natural resources, environment and climate change, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial and manufacturing, marine and shipping, mining and metals, oil and gas, power and utilities, real estate and tourism, sports and entertainment, technology, media and telecomms and transportation infrastructure.

HKA has in excess of 1,000 experts, consultants and advisors across 45+ offices in 17 countries with the skills and experience that are essential to get to the heart of even the most complex issues. Our people have vast first-hand experience spanning all major industries and the world’s most complex megaprojects, as well as an international track record of achieving successful outcomes.

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